Chenango River at Norwich
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 11.0 ft; major flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.8 ft on Jun 28, 2006 (historic crest)
- 12.0 ft on Apr 3, 2005 (historic crest)
- 11.9 ft on Jul 2, 2013 (historic crest)
- 11.6 ft on Sep 10, 2011 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | The river just begins spilling over its banks and comes to within 20 feet of parking lots on East Main Street. |
|---|---|
| 9.0 ft | Minor flooding begins at the Chenango County Fairgrounds on the southeast side of Norwich. |
| 9.5 ft | Water begins to cover the track of the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich. |
| 10.0 ft | Water begins spilling on the streets and yards of homes on the east side of Norwich near the Fairgrounds. |
| 11.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins with 1 to 2 feet of water around homes near the Fairgrounds. Car dealership on the East Main Street is inundated. |
| 12.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Many roads on the east side of Norwich are closed. The East Main Street bridge over the Chenango River is closed. Several homes and businesses are inundated. |
Forecast office: NWS Johnson City · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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